# Countdown ◉ vs Countdown Widget + Calendar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown ◉ at 90% against Countdown Widget + Calendar's 50%. Countdown ◉ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 46). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget + Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Countdown ◉ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown ◉ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown ◉ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Countdown ◉'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown Widget + Calendar's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown ◉ | Countdown Widget + Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1475591574/reviews)** | [4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus-calendar/id1567964264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [迪刚 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492954224) | [Alex Gameli Heyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529812783) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown ◉

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1475591574)

Track important dates and count down to your next big event. This app allows you to set custom events with personalized backgrounds and receive daily notifications. Keep your countdowns private with PIN protection.

**Highlights:** Set custom events, Track multiple events, Customizable backgrounds, Daily countdown notifications, PIN protection, Counting up after event

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📅 Helpful for tracking events
- 🖼️ Ability to customize background
- 🎨 Clean and appealing design
- 🔍 Useful countdown feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced 5-star rating to access all features
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Unclear instructions/guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Integration with calendar app
- Ability to set custom reminders


### Countdown Widget + Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus-calendar/id1567964264)

Easily track important events and milestones with beautiful visuals and customizable settings. Stay organized with timely reminders, versatile display formats, and a convenient date calculator. Sync across devices and never miss a special moment.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen Widgets, Quick Glance Widgets, iCloud Sync, Notifications & Reminders, Versatile Display Formats, Personalized Backgrounds, Date and Time Calculator

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Life time access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coundown lifetime access | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown ◉ free?

Countdown ◉ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget + Calendar free?

Countdown Widget + Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown ◉ or Countdown Widget + Calendar?

Countdown ◉ is rated higher. Countdown ◉ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Countdown Widget + Calendar averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.

### Do Countdown ◉ or Countdown Widget + Calendar have ads?

Neither Countdown ◉ nor Countdown Widget + Calendar shows ads.

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